Replacement of Lada Granta lamps (VAZ 2190), 2011 - 2022.

Let there be white light!

I decided to transform the car's headlights by installing lamps with a glow temperature of 5000 K, which should give a white output.
I chose exactly this temperature value, as for me it is the most optimal in terms of lighting. Something like a golden mean. But first I had to think, is it worth it? As you know, a yellow tint with a glow temperature of 2500-3500K is the most optimal in rainy weather, as well as in fog. Many people complain that white headlights are worse than yellow ones. I agree with this to some extent, since I have already driven cars with white lighting, and purely subjectively, it was unusual for my eyes to peer into the asphalt through the white glow of the headlights. But after a while, the eyes get used to it and visibility becomes better.

But white lighting also has its advantages. They appear in the winter time of day. White light begins to show itself well when reflected from the snow.

After weighing all the pros and cons, I still decided to change the standard light bulbs. Even from a purely aesthetic point of view, a car with white light looks more modern to me.

Now as for the lamps themselves

Entering the store, several types of lamps and manufacturers appeared before me. There were lamps from Osram, Philips, etc. I immediately decided for myself that I would use standard power, the type of lamp would be halogen.

I thought for a long time and decided what to take, and in the end the choice fell on Philips lamps.

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Replacing the dimensions of the Lada Granta

Hello dear subscribers!

Today I made a video about how to replace the side light bulbs on a Lada Granta. By the way, they are also Daytime Running Lights! (In stores, when I was looking for a light bulb, everyone almost went crazy... when I told them: “Hello, do you have LED light bulbs for daytime running lights on the Lada Granta?” They didn’t bring me different light bulbs, it even made me laugh... which ones they didn’t carry it :))))) But the fact is that if you tell the seller that you need bulbs for daytime running lights (DRLs), then for a long time they will not be able to believe that the Grants simply have them! :)) You need to say: “Hello, please give me LED bulbs in DIMENSIONS for the Lada Granta! ) And so closer to the point... Here is a video of how they change! I even bought a tripod for my camera today, so that the video would turn out not with trembling hands, but in a normal way :)) and here is the tripod...

So this video is really very thoughtful on my part, I made a lot of attempts to film it myself, asked my beloved Nephew Nastyushka, but the tripod saved the day and this is what happened!

Special lamps allow you to ensure the safety of the car and passengers at night. They enable other road users to see the outlines of vehicles or estimate the distance between cars.

In addition, these illuminators allow you to stand out in conditions of heavy rainfall and fog. For the modern Granta Lada, the dimensions are installed in the body at the front and rear, which guarantees clear visibility of the car among a stream of other cars or on a deserted highway.

What kind of lamps are in the Lada Granta headlights (old and new family)

For normal operation of the lighting and light signaling system of the Lada Granta, use the lamps specified in the vehicle's operating manual. It is worth noting that the updated Lada Granta family uses new headlights with different lamps. The table shows the categories of lamps that are used on the new Grant and the pre-restyling version.

Instead of new H19 lamps, H4 lamps can be installed in Lada Granta FL headlights. Before installation on the H4 lamp, the antennae should be bent:

Lamps H19 and H4 shine equally, this is confirmed by tests:

Let us remind you that we previously posted instructions for replacing lamps in Granta headlights and flashlights (low and high beam, DRL).

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How to remove a tail light: Granta

The process is extremely simple. To work, you will need a 10 mm socket wrench or a ratchet with a corresponding long head.

Step 1 . We remove the terminal from the battery (any one) - you will need the same key for ten.

Step 2 . We open the trunk, from the inside to the left and right of the opening we find “pockets” in the felt lining. They are closed with Velcro. Let's open it.

We find a pocket that blocks access to the flashlight. Let's open it.

Step 3 . We disconnect the wiring - all the light bulbs along with the sockets connected to the optics. Turn the cartridge counterclockwise to remove it.

To disconnect the cartridge, turn it counterclockwise with force.

Step 4 . We find three screws securing the lamp. Using a ten-point socket, unscrew all three.

Access to the screws is not the most convenient. Can't fit into the trunk? Try unscrewing it blindly.

Step 5 . We pull the lantern towards ourselves. Disconnected from the wires and body, it will come out of the groove without any problems.

Pushing the lantern from the inside, we pull it towards ourselves.

Reassemble in reverse order. Don't forget to reconnect the battery terminal.

The lamps we choose (H4).

Dear colleagues, good evening! In our cars, one H4 lamp is responsible for low and high beam - a sign of a budget car. We can say with full responsibility that our optics for this solution turned out to be one of the best. Owners of Rio, Solaris and Polo usually remain silent on this issue. Some admit that the low beam in Grant will be better (there are not many of them). The standard lamps are over a year old and have covered about 30,000 km. They will probably need replacement soon. I decided to take care of new lamps in advance. My choice is Narva, a subsidiary of Phillips, production is located in Poland. I think that today it doesn’t matter where the plant is located - in China they will do no worse. I installed Narva lamps in my previous car - they worked honestly for about a year and a half (about 40,000 - 50,000 km). In terms of price - one of the most inexpensive among acceptable ones, in my opinion.

Looking ahead, to sum up all my research, I suggest using standard (basic) lamps from Narva, Phillips, Osram or Bosch as a replacement. Narva: 488813000 488814000 The first option is packaging in a cardboard box, the second - in a blister. The first one is 15 - 20 percent cheaper. Phillips: 12342PRC1 12342PRB1 The first option is a cardboard box, the second is a blister. The price is approximately the same. Osram: 64193 May be in a cardboard box or blister. Bosch: 1 987 302 041 1 987 301 001 The first option is a cardboard box, the second is a blister. The first one is 20 percent cheaper. Of all the manufacturers offered, only Phillips claims “30 percent better visibility than conventional lamps” in its base lamps. The service life of all standard (basic) lamps is about 500 hours. In principle, we can wrap this up. For those who have no peace, please follow me further... So, the decision was made to buy low beam lamps in advance. I decided to look into the Narva manufacturer’s catalog in order to assess the possibility of improving the low beam. For a reasonable fee. I would like to note that the catalog and the manufacturer’s website do not carry any useful meaning, unfortunately. A common product for marketers. H4 lamps are available in several versions (series): - standard (regular lamp) - longlife (regular lamp with a declared twice the service life) - range power 50+ (lamp with a declared improved visibility of up to 50%) - range power 110 (lamp with a declared improved visibility of up to 110%) - range power blue+ (a lamp with a declared improved visibility of up to 50% and a cool white light) - range power white (a lamp with a xenon light effect, neatly marked as “for off-road use”, prohibited sales in Europe, because they are kicking in all directions) - rallye (a lamp with extreme brightness “for off-road use”, prohibited in Europe, available in power versions of 60/55, 100/55, 100/90 and 130/100 watts) - range power LED (LED lamp, according to the description, is effective, environmentally friendly, safe and does not even blind oncoming traffic, but there is a footnote “before using, make sure that their use is permitted by law” and “disclaimer of obligations/liability on the part of the manufacturer for the incorrect use of this product ", in the attached photo of comparison with a conventional lamp, it shoots in all directions). Other manufacturers have a similar division into series, like two peas in a pod, with minor changes. Some series have exactly the same names. Phillips and Osram indicate the luminous flux for lamps, although the former called it a lumen (a unit of measurement of luminous flux); the site was probably adapted by a person without a technical background. Two options range power 50+ and range power blue+ fit into a reasonable board. The rest is significantly more expensive (from about 1,000 rubles per pair). range power blue+ are no longer needed, because you will inevitably have to pay for stylish white light with service life - this is a fundamental feature of halogen lamps (the higher the temperature of the filament, the whiter the light). We went to look at range power 50+, it promises to be 50% brighter and 20 meters further, compared to standard lamps, and also claims to have an increased service life. The English version of the site has the same description, only the service life is stated to be double. I didn’t believe anything, especially the double service life. But I decided to try. The asking price is about 350 rubles per pair (if you take it in a package in the form of a box for two lamps). While the order was traveling, in the evening of a working day, I observed a colleague (his Granta was purchased a week after mine, the mileage is also similar) near the open hood. I tried to replace the low beam (it burned out) while warming up. That means I’ll be climbing there soon too. Well, a couple of days later the lamps arrived.

The rest of the cable channel for the air conditioner was used as a seat for the lamp (I note that installing a split system with your own hands is something each of us can do). I drilled a hole in it “by eye” with a 22 mm drill bit and it turned out that our lamp fits into it clearly, “pull-in”.

We connect and take measurements, in fact we find that RP50+ lamps consume a little less compared to standard lamps. Visually, yes, they shine brighter, but only a little.

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How to choose and replace the dimensions of the Grant sedan?

Lamps must be purchased according to the standard markings for the model. To replace the front marker, you will need a baseless W5W lighting element with a power of 21/5 W.

Products marked P21 are installed at the rear, although their power should be 4 W. To choose sedan dimensions for Grant, you can contact any car store. At the same time, the buyer will be able to purchase both standard types and brighter LED analogues.

IMPORTANT: Sometimes, a young car enthusiast may decide that he needs to install brighter lamps so that he can be better seen on the road, and that’s just cool. There is no need to do this, for one simple reason. A brighter (and therefore more powerful) lamp will generate more heat.

As a result, the reflector will begin to melt (and turn from shiny to black), the lamp socket itself will melt, and the protective “glass” of the headlight will melt if it is plastic. So yes, it will be cool the first time?

The procedure for installing the front markers is quite easy, but you need to take into account both the accuracy of the replacement and the correct installation. The front lamp of Grant's dimensions is located in the headlight unit and is easiest to get to from under the hood. First you need to remove the terminals from the battery.

Such a precaution will avoid shorting contacts and will also protect the performer himself. Next, work on replacing the front dimensions is carried out according to the following scheme:

Which low beam lamp is suitable for the Granta (pre-styling)?

Suitable vehicle years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2022, 2022.

60/55 H4 lamps are installed at the factory:

Please note that the same bulb is used for low and high beam.

Quick comparison

Philips X-treme Vision H4

Features declared by the manufacturer:

One of the highest brightness levels and incredible comfort in the dark.

The package contains two lamps.

Country of origin: Poland.

What we like most: White bright light, increased illumination area.

Test results

Good ADAC score, results:

Auto Express test winner. According to the measurement results, the border of the bright light spot is 75 meters from the car.

Philips LongLife EcoVision H4

There are two pieces in the package.

Country of origin: Poland, Germany.

What we like most: they are close in color to standard lamps, they should last longer than regular lamps.

Bosch Pure Light H4

Features declared by the manufacturer:

There is one piece in the package.

Country of origin: Poland, Germany.

What we like most: Inexpensive, well-known manufacturer.

Osram Original Line H4

The package contains one lamp.

Country of origin: Germany.

What we like most: inexpensive, good service life, country of origin.

Quality dimensions Grants: features of lights

It is not customary to install DRLs on the Lada, so ordinary side lights can be considered a worthy replacement. They are not intended to illuminate the road area directly in front of the car. For this reason, for the Lada Granta, the dimensions should not be very bright.

LED analogues with a power of 4/5 W (they differ for the front and rear) are perfect for solving the replacement problem.

The rear lamps are combined in one block with the brake lights. But there are no difficulties when updating them. The most important thing that the owner must remember is that Granta dimensions can be either with or without a plinth, depending on the installation location.

It is also necessary to take into account the voltage when choosing elements, otherwise they will not only not work correctly, but can also lead to damage to the fasteners. When purchasing, you must be guided by the data on the standard lights specified in the documents for the car.

Which low beam lamp is suitable for the Granta (restyling)?

Suitable vehicle years: 2022, 2022, 2022.

Restyled cars produced since August 2018 are equipped with 60/55 H19 bulbs:

H19 is a development of H4 lamps. You can install an H4 bulb in the headlight, but before that you need to bend the “antennae” that sticks out at the bottom of the bulb.

Next we will look at lamps with the original base recommended by the manufacturer. While the choice is not very large, we hope that over time more options will appear.

Quick comparison

Philips LongLife EcoVision H19

There is one piece in the package.

Country of origin: Poland, Germany.

What we like most: they are close in color to standard lamps, they should last longer than regular lamps.

Osram Original Line H19

The package contains one lamp.

Country of origin: Germany.

What we like most: inexpensive, good service life, country of origin.

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Causes of failure

There are several main reasons why low beam bulbs fail:

• the lamp itself burned out. If the light does not turn on, then this breakdown option is the first to come to mind. If you have halogen lighting sources installed, then one of the two filaments in them may come off, which will contribute to breakdown. To replace a broken bulb with a base, it will be enough to turn off the ignition, open the hood, and remove the protective box on both sides of the headlight. After this, take out the contact group, remove the retaining springs, and then the burnt-out product. To prevent it from burning immediately after installation in the headlight, it should be wiped with alcohol. You should not handle a new flask without gloves or napkins: there is always small amounts of grease or dirt on your hands, which can impair the performance of the product;
• The fuse has blown. It provides the necessary voltage to the electrical circuit. To fix it, you need to open the car fuse box and find the one you need using the pinout. If the jumper in the fuse has blown, you will be able to see it with the naked eye. Next, you need to remove the broken part and replace it with a new one. If you constantly encounter fuse failures, it is quite possible that your Lada has problems with the wiring itself. To eliminate them, it is recommended to contact specialists, since faulty electrical wiring can cause a fire;
• other non-standard reasons. Sometimes product breakdowns can be caused by, for example, broken headlight cleaners.

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I drove these myself for 2 years, installed fog breakers, and it got even better.

allseason supposedly installed yellow ones, I like the different lamps, there were some transitional models, my relatives had one, one Osram lamp, the other Philips, and I read something like this on the internet many times

I installed Allseason before the new year (available in the BZ) - I tested it on two excursions during the New Year holidays, both times with bad weather: the first - a snowstorm, the second - a half-damp track with ice and snow suspension. The result is good light.

I agree 100%. I installed these on Megan’s near-range H7, now I’ll install the same on the far-range H1))

Elements of tuning optical devices

Recently, installation of LEDs has become popular. There are many advantages with analogues: long service life, direction of the light beam, brightness, resistance to high plus and minus temperatures.

And the main trump card is cost, availability, and a wide range of color shades.

The installation process is somewhat different from the usual, as it is necessary:

1. dismantle the standard illuminator (lamp);
2. depressurize the lantern, remove the rubber seal;
3. cover the seat with LED strip of the required length;
4. connect the contact board;
5. Reassemble the structure in reverse order.

Recently, it has become popular to install fog lights on the rear bumper. This improves visibility when passing backwards and prevents accidents. Replacing the rear fog light of a Lada Granta liftback is carried out by analogy.

Typical signs of a lighting system malfunction

• lack of indication on the dashboard when the turn signals, high/low beam lever, and brake light are activated;
• frequent indication of the above indicators;
• the high/low beam lever does not activate the lamps;
• insufficient brightness of lamps and flashlight reflector.

The above signs indicate damage, deformation, or a break in the electrical circuit of the lighting system. To troubleshoot problems, you will need comprehensive diagnostics, identification of the breakdown, and subsequent replacement of elements. You can do this either independently or by contacting a service center for help from specialists.

Oil or gas. What to choose?

Hydraulic shock absorbers used in cars can be divided into two groups: oil and gas. They work on a similar principle. However, they differ from each other in their damping medium and, therefore, in their properties:

• The oil shock absorber is a twin-tube shock absorber. As the name suggests, it is equipped with two pipes: the outer one serves as the housing, and the inner one has a piston and hydraulic fluid that reduces vibrations. When the piston moves, oil flows between the pipes thanks to special valves. During compression, which is the first stage of shock absorber operation, the piston rod forces oil to flow down the piston. This is possible thanks to a one-way valve. This reduces the amount of space in the cylinder for the damping medium, i.e. oil. Its excess enters the compensation tank through the bottom valve. During this flow, resistances arise that weaken the vibrations. The piston rod then protrudes from the cylinder, which increases the pressure of the damping fluid on the piston. Oil flows through the valves again. During this process, vibration damping is resisted again. The volume of the piston rod is equalized by the oil flow in the compensation tank.
• Gas shock absorber is the general name for oil and gas shock absorber. Unlike its predecessor, it consists of a single tube that contains a piston. The lower part of the shock absorber contains compressed gas (nitrogen), which is separated from the damping agent (oil) by a movable partition. Thanks to this design, the damping system does not require a compensation tank. The first stage of shock absorber operation is compression, during which the pressure increases. Under its influence, the piston rod slides into the working chamber and forces the piston to move down. As a result, oil enters the space above the piston. This is followed by reflection, during which we observe the upward movement of the piston. Thus, the oil pressure above the piston increases and the fluid moves again.

Shock absorbers are often considered only as elements that should provide better ride comfort. Meanwhile, they are also of great importance for the safety of car travel. They affect the vehicle's grip on the ground. When choosing these parts, it is worth considering whether gas or oil shock absorbers will work best.

Returning to the question of which struts are best to install on a Granta sedan, we recommend using oil ones; they will make the car ride softer and more comfortable. While gas ones are a more sporty solution.

KYB Excel-G Gas Shock

KYB is one of the best shock absorber manufacturers. This Excel-G series of excellent quality gas shock absorbers has been specially made to ensure that you get the best handling and control performance from your vehicle.

The shock absorbers use a one-piece slave cylinder that is combined with a Teflon-coated piston band to provide a reliable seal for long service life.

The shocks also come with heavy-duty mounting lugs and bolt bushings to eliminate squeaks.

An example of some of the amazing shock absorbers in this series are the KYB 349105 rear shock absorbers, which are perfect for any sedan. There are also KYB 349151 and KYB 345055 which are also rear shock absorbers, but they are made for SUVs.

When and what tires are needed for a car?

Let’s say right away that there are no tires that behave stably in any conditions. Why then is the tire called all-season? Because of the tread, which must have a deep relief and grooves through which water, dirt, and slush can easily pass.

All-season tires are tires that are comfortable to drive in the off-season, when the air temperature varies from 7 to 10 degrees. It is often marked MS (mud/snow), which confuses many.

But in fact, an all-season tire is a summer tire and is not suitable for year-round driving, even in the southern regions of the country.

• All mud tires, and all winter tires, have an all-season tread. The only difference is in the rubber composition, which is designed for positive or negative wheel operation. On a winter tire, for better grip on icy roads, many thread-like sipes are made, which distinguishes it from all-season tires.
• Studless winter tires are popularly called Velcro. On such tires, the car feels great in icy conditions, but when the temperature outside is consistently positive (above 6-7 degrees), it must be changed to summer ones.
• Winter tires are much softer, so if you try to drive them in the summer, they will wear out quickly. Studded tires are better suited for driving on snow, so when in winter you have to drive not on cleared asphalt, but on a country road, it is better to give preference to studded tires.
• All year round, all-season vehicles are driven mainly by trucks and buses, on which changing wheels is a labor-intensive process, and besides, there are usually more than four of them. True, in severe frosts and snowfalls they have a hard time riding on such tires.

And another important factor is for those who spend a lot of time driving. A tire for winter use is much softer than a summer one, but it is also noisy when driving, especially the studded one.

The summer one, and it is also an all-season one, in severe frosts “steals” and just rattles. And this is not to mention the fact that you will not so much ride on the ice as perform figure skating.